Known in England as the Poland, this is the most popular of the
crested breeds. It is also one of the oldest, being known as a pure breed as early
as the sixteenth century. The Polish breed probably originated on the Continent, but
nothing is truly known about its origins.

This ornamental, non-sitting breed lays a white-shelled egg. Its most
prominent feature is the crest of feathers on the head. Note the more "umbrella-like"
crest on the males and the powder-puff shape on the hens. It also has the large nostrils
typical of crested breeds and a small V-comb. Many varieties occur, including White
Crested Black, White, Golden, Silver, and Buff-laced. These can be either
bearded or non-bearded.

Polish cocks weigh in at 6 pounds, while the hens only reach 4 1/2
pounds.